khan

n. a title for a powerful ruler of Mongol or Turkic peoples in the past.

n. a historical title for a sovereign or military ruler over various Turkic and Mongol peoples during the Middle Ages.

“Genghis Khan founded the Mongol Empire and became one of history's most famous leaders.”

“The historical records detail how the local khan maintained authority over the nomadic tribes through a complex system of alliances and tributes.”

n. a title used for a nobleman or a man of high social rank in some Muslim countries.

n. a title of respect or rank for a nobleman or official in various Central and South Asian countries.

“In the village, the khan was respected by everyone for his wisdom and wealth.”

“The local khan presided over the council, acting as a mediator for disputes between the landowning families of the province.”

Formal

n. a traditional inn or hotel for travellers, especially in the Middle East.

n. a caravanserai or traditional roadside inn where travellers could rest and recover from a day's journey.

“The tired merchants stopped at a small khan to rest their camels for the night.”

“The ruins of the ancient stone khan still stand along the former silk route, once providing sanctuary to hundreds of traders annually.”

Archaic · Technical